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Set amid the backdrop of a historic royal wedding, the novel follows Alicia, a young woman captivated by a prince who is bound by duty and circumstance. Their love story unfolds against the traditions and expectations of the royal court, as both characters grapple with the tension between personal desire and public obligation. Readers are taken on a journey of passion, duty, and the hope that love can endure even the most rigid social structures.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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